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How You Can Save the Oceans

Jennifer Berry, May 3rd, 2010

"Beneath the surface, it all becomes clear that what we put into the ocean doesn't just go away," Dr. Sylvia Earle says in an early-morning interview. Called "Her Deepness" by the New Yorker and The New York Times and "Living Legend" by the Library of Congress, Earle is a world-renowned oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, among many other accolades. A former ... read more

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Tagged hhw, mercury, pesticides, plasticbags, recycle, waterquality

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How to Clean the Oil Spill? Hair and Mushrooms!

Tonic, May 3rd, 2010

As our newest oil spill seeps toward the Louisiana coast, it's natural to wonder whether there are any out-of-the-box ways to clean up the mess. Is rubbing animals with dish detergent the best we can do? Looking to the Philippines, we found our answer: human hair. In 2006, the country's worst-ever oil spill prompted an unusual program in ... read more

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Tagged fuel, reuse

Published in Hazardous


Have an Eco-friendly Picnic

Marisa McNatt, May 3rd, 2010

A chance to enjoy food and get back to nature - what’s there not to love about a picnic? But before you head out to enjoy sun-warmed strawberries and sandwiches beneath a blue sky, consider packing in the same eco-friendly habits you practice at home. Here are a few steps to follow so that all you leave behind are the prints ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, fertilizers, grass, livinglocal, mixedpaper, organic, organicwaste, packaging, pesticides, plasticbags, plasticbottles, recycle, trees, wood

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Compost Awareness Week: No More Excuses, Start Your Pile

Amanda Wills, May 3rd, 2010

Compost Awareness Week will take place May 2-8 this year. And we promise, it's easier than you think to start composting at home today. The U.S. EPA says about 24 percent of our waste is organic material that can be composted. In fact, Americans throw away an average of 1.3 pounds of food scraps daily - translating to almost 13 percent of ... read more

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Tagged composting, organic, organicwaste

Published in Garden


The Best Green Gifts for Mom

Amanda Wills, May 3rd, 2010

Still haven’t found the perfect present for Mother's Day? From recycled materials to fair trade practices, we found 10 last-minute, eco-friendly gifts that Mom is sure to love. 1. Organic spa experience Shea Terra Organics Bring the spa home to Mom. Shea Terra Organics has been developing high-quality healing products from indigenous African ingredients for a decade. Recognizing the value of ... read more

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Tagged africa, bath, book, guide, kitchen, newspaper, organic, recycle, trees

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